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YR61 YYJ

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,364 mi
Last recorded129,364 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 YYJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 129,364 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 128,199 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 123,029 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 110,619 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 100,426 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 100,426 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 87,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 87,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 78,780 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 78,780 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2019 71,025 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 71,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 60,007 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs worn close to limit

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 12,000 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 12,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 44,716 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2015 33,433 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 31,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers worn

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R60)?

Based on 195,464 MOT tests across 14,155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
14,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 930
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 569
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 538
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YR61 YYJ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R60) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 60,670 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R60) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 930 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR61 YYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R60) typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R60) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YR61 YYJ registered?

YR61 YYJ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 14 November 2011.

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The MOT history for YR61 YYJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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